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Rocky Mountain Goat

Oreamnos americanus

Photo by CynthiaMHori
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Description:

The Rocky Mountain goat is a species that is endemic to North America. It is a large white mammal related to antelope and cattle. This one found in Canada was leading his family across a road to a nice place to graze. He is in the midst of shedding the heavy coat that keeps him warm in the summer

Habitat:

Rocky mountain alpine and subalpine zones of the North American Rocky Mountains

Notes:

Spotted at Jasper National Park Canada

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